Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (R) takes the match ball and puts it under his sirt following the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 29, 2018. AFP /
London: Liverpool thrashed Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday night at Anfield to go nine points clear on top of the Premier League table.
Roberto Firmino scored his first Premier League hat-trick, and goals from Mane and Salah sealed a 5-1 victory for the Reds.
The Gunners only goal came by Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who put Arsenal ahead in the 11th minute, but the Reds relied with a quick brace by Firmino in the 14th and 16th minutes.
In the 32nd minute, Salah put Mane in front of the goal with a fantastic pass and Senegalese added Liverpool's third goal.
Ahead of the end of the first half, Salah scored from the penalty spot.
In the second half, Firmino added his third goal and Liverpool's fifth from the penalty spot to seal a famous win for Liverpool at Anfield.
Earlier in the day, Wolves beat Spurs 3-1 at Wembley Stadium. (QNA)
